Tag Archives: writing

Beyond-the-Self Engagement: Rethinking What Makes Life Meaningful

For a long time, I thought I understood what gave life meaning. Or perhaps more accurately, I thought I understood what should give life meaning. Like many people in North America, I unconsciously absorbed the idea that meaning was supposed to come from visible things: career, achievement, contribution, relationships, family, impact. Meaning was something youContinueContinue reading “Beyond-the-Self Engagement: Rethinking What Makes Life Meaningful”

Borrowing Momentum: A Small Experiment with Motivation, ADHD, and Writing

I want to be a writer. More accurately, I want to write. But getting myself to actually sit down and do it is another story entirely. Most mornings follow the same pattern. My dogs wake me up far too early — usually around 6 a.m. I feed them, then feed the wildlife (chipmunks, squirrels, mallardContinueContinue reading “Borrowing Momentum: A Small Experiment with Motivation, ADHD, and Writing”

Being Contacted After a Scam — and Why I’m Paying Attention

This morning, I received a brief phone call that immediately felt… off. The connection was poor, the accent was thick, and the message was hard to follow. What I eventually gathered was that the caller claimed to be from a company that helps people recover money lost in investment scams — specifically cryptocurrency scams. HeContinueContinue reading “Being Contacted After a Scam — and Why I’m Paying Attention”

Me and hobbies

So Many Hobbies, So Little Mastery (And That’s Okay) Hi, I’m someone with ADHD—which basically means my brain is constantly on the lookout for something novel, quirky, and preferably fun. If it sparkles, sings, or involves paint, I’m interested. Like many folks with ADHD, I’ve spent a good chunk of my life dreaming of becomingContinueContinue reading “Me and hobbies”